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Weather & Climate in Çaylar, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Çaylar has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 27.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 75.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 5,397 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 43.2°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,397 ft (1,645 m) |
| Area | 629.6 sq mi (1,630.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2673°N, 41.2834°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
337 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| May 1, 2003 | 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey | M6.4 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey | M6.1 | 121 km | 12 km |
| Jan 27, 2003 | 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey | M6.1 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.9 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 1992 | 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.9 | 120 km | 21 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.8 | 99 km | 15 km |
| Mar 14, 2005 | 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.8 | 35 km | 5 km |
| Mar 23, 2005 | 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.7 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2005 | 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 18 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 11 km E of Palu, Turkey | M5.6 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2004 | 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2004 | 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey | M5.6 | 73 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2005 | 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.6 | 33 km | 11 km |
| Jun 15, 2020 | 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey | M5.5 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2021 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 97 km | 3 km |
| Jul 10, 2001 | 16 km SSW of Pasinler, Turkey | M5.4 | 69 km | 33 km |
| Apr 20, 1990 | 5 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey | M5.4 | 132 km | 14 km |
| Apr 13, 1998 | 7 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey | M5.3 | 20 km | 33 km |
| Dec 5, 1995 | 26 km ENE of Pulumer, Turkey | M5.3 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2010 | 15 km SSE of Karakoçan, Turkey | M5.2 | 112 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (107 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 107 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.0 in |
Çaylar has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 20°F in February to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.2") and August the driest (0.4").